Mintel’s findings show that despite the recent sales growth of the mixed goods retailers, they have been outperformed by all retail and non-food retailers’ sales. The market leader in France Group Galeries Lafayette as well as the two other main key players BHV and Printemps, have registered a decline in sales in 2003, impacted by the slowdown of the French economy and the downturn of international tourism in Paris. The department stores’ business growth plans seem to be focused on store renovations and reorganisation rather than international presence.

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In addition, Mintel’s retail analysts provide an incisive review of the operational strengths, weaknesses and sales performance of the market’s leading retailers. Mintel’s findings offer you a unique way of understanding the prospects for department store retailers in France, enabling you to accurately evaluate the market for successful investment strategies. Use Mintel’s research to avoid market pitfalls, discover sector opportunities, identify growth potential and achieve the best possible results.

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